After achieving one of his positions, this man told his wife he would not be a dictator and praised his "admirable self-denial." That post came after he won the Battle of Rich Mountain. This man was foiled in one campaign by ruses set up by "Prince John" Magruder. His most important tactical victory came after his army absorbed John Pope's forces and was keyed by a discovery of the lost Special Order 191. That battle saw this general's forces engage the enemy at Bloody Lane and Burnside's Bridge. This man's only presidential campaign saw him reject his party's peace platform directed against Abraham Lincoln. For 10 points, name this Union commander at the Battle of Antietam, frequently criticized for being too timid in his command of the Ar
After achieving one of his positions, this man told his wife he would not be a dictator and praised his "admirable self-denial." That post came after he won the Battle of Rich Mountain. This man was foiled in one campaign by ruses set up by "Prince John" Magruder. His most important tactical victory came after his army absorbed John Pope's forces and was keyed by a discovery of the lost Special Order 191. That battle saw this general's forces engage the enemy at Bloody Lane and Burnside's Bridge. This man's only presidential campaign saw him reject his party's peace platform directed against Abraham Lincoln. For 10 points, name this Union commander at the Battle of Antietam, frequently criticized for being too timid in his command of the Army of the Potomac.
After achieving one of his positions, this man told his wife he would not be a dictator and praised his "admirable self-denial."
George Brinton {McClellan}